Former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona has been hospitalised and received a diagnosis for a previously unknown bowel condition after falling seriously ill. The 45-year-old celebrity required urgent medical attention on Thursday, leading to an overnight stay at her local hospital where she was formally diagnosed with colitis.
Overnight Hospital Stay and Diagnosis
Colitis is a medical condition characterised by inflammation of the inner lining of the colon, which can cause significant discomfort and require prompt treatment. Katona's diagnosis came after she was admitted to hospital on Thursday morning, where she remained for observation and care throughout the night.
Social Media Revelation of Hospital Conditions
Taking to her Instagram account in the early hours of the morning, a visibly tired Katona shared details of her hospital experience with her followers. In a candid video posted at 2:10 AM, she confirmed her colitis diagnosis and revealed the challenging conditions she faced during her stay.
"Hi guys it's 2.10 in the morning and I have been in hospital since yesterday - yesterday morning," Katona explained in her social media update. "It's very full so unfortunately, I'm on a bed in the hall."
Patient Experience and Humour Amid Difficulty
The former pop star maintained her characteristic humour despite the difficult circumstances, making a light-hearted pun about her bowel condition. "I have something called colitis - something to do with my bowel," she told her followers. "So it's been s**t - excuse the pun. I haven't slept since yesterday, the day before. I'm in the right place."
Her comments highlight both the personal challenge of receiving a new medical diagnosis and the broader issue of hospital overcrowding that many patients experience within the healthcare system. Katona's experience of sleeping in a hospital hallway due to capacity pressures reflects concerns about patient accommodation during periods of high demand for medical services.
The singer's openness about her health struggles continues her pattern of sharing personal challenges with her audience, providing insight into the realities of sudden illness and hospital treatment for public figures and ordinary patients alike.
